Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Hollins, Virginia

Steven's Road is a wonderful, flowy loose-pebble gravel road that winds through the countryside. The road is free from any major obstacles, making it suitable for both 2WD and 4WD vehicles. Two-wheel users should monitor their speed through the turns, as the loose gravel can make the corners slipper...
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This is a challenging and scenic out-and-back USFS trail that rewards those willing to venture beyond the well-maintained sections. The first two miles are on a reasonably maintained road, and all vehicles should be able to comfortably reach the seasonal gate. The gate is currently open from August ...
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FS 224 is an improved gravel road that is pretty well-maintained, winding up and down and around the mountain, and can be run in either direction. That being said, you should pay attention to washouts and downed trees due to storms. There are a few streams that cross the road, but they were only 6 i...
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Pulaski Tract - FS 634 is a well-maintained out-and-back gravel trail that offers users an enjoyable route through the surrounding forest. Along the trail are two small creek crossings, each equipped with concrete pillars that allow smaller, lower-clearance vehicles to cross without difficulty. The ...
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Pulaski Tract is accessed from the end of Bethel Road and follows the base of the mountain before ending at a permanently closed USFS gate. The trail provides users with a peaceful route through the forest and serves as an important connection to several of the area's best hiking opportunities. Alon...
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Bethel Road is a well-maintained, two-lane gravel road that provides users with access to FS 634, the Glenwood Trail, and several local hiking trails. At the summit of the trail, users will find a wide parking area that provides convenient access to the surrounding hiking opportunities. One of the n...
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Lick Branch is an out-and-back Forest Service road that travels through a peaceful and scenic mountain setting before ending at a large dispersed campsite suitable for multiple vehicles. Several smaller dispersed camping areas are also available along the route, providing additional options for thos...
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Maggie Maw Lane is a well-maintained Forest Service road that provides access to both Lick Branch and FS 5027. Although Maggie Maw Lane itself is an out-and-back route, it serves as an important access road connecting users to these additional Forest Service roads and their surrounding areas. The ro...
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FS 5027 is accessed from Maggie Maw Lane and is the left-hand trail at the fork in the road. This route is a well-maintained, out-and-back Forest Service road consisting of well-packed gravel and is approximately two lanes wide for most of its length. The road is free of major obstacles and provides...
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Hawthorne Hall is a well-maintained country road consisting of hard-packed gravel and is free of any major obstacles. The trail is suitable for both 2WD and 4WD vehicles, making it an easy and accessible route for drivers of all experience levels. The road provides a peaceful and relaxing drive thro...
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Enterprise is a well-maintained Forest Service road that provides an easy and relatively accessible route through the surrounding forest. A seasonal gate closure is located near the main road, so access may be restricted during certain times of the year. There is also a permanently closed gate at th...
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Fringer Trail is a well-maintained gravel county road that provides users with quicker access to several hiking trails along Glenwood Horse Trail. The route offers a peaceful and convenient connection for those looking to explore the surrounding forest and recreational opportunities. The trail is fr...
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Peck Lane is a short but scenic trail that provides a convenient connection between Hawthorne Hall and Martins Lane. The trail consists of hard-packed gravel and is free of any major obstacles, making it an easy route for both 2WD and 4WD vehicles. While Peck Lane is not a long trail, it adds value ...
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Martins Lane is another well-maintained gravel road that provides users with easy access to beautiful countryside nestled beneath the surrounding mountains. The trail is free of major obstacles and is suitable for both 2WD and 4WD vehicles, making it an enjoyable route for a wide range of drivers. T...
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Kelley Hollow is a well-maintained gravel two-track Forest Service road that allows users to travel along the ridgeline across Switzer Mountain. The road is free of major obstacles and is suitable for most high-clearance vehicles. The route currently operates as an out-and-back due to a closed Fores...
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Price Mountain is a well-maintained gravel two-track Forest Service road that provides users with access to an out-and-back trail from the main road. The road is generally smooth and free of major obstacles, making it suitable for most high-clearance vehicles and an easy route for accessing the surr...
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FS 5064 is a mostly well-maintained gravel Forest Service road that originally provided vehicle access to a scenic overlook with views of the Jack and Peters Mountain ranges. Recent storms have caused significant washout damage in the final corner before the scenic overlook, resulting in the road be...
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Bobblets Gap is a natural surface two-track that starts on the south side of the Blue Ridge near Montvale, Virginia, and traverses up the mountain. At the top, it goes under the Blue Ridge Parkway and back off the north side of the mountain range, where it intersects with the Appalachian Trail and a...
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Patterson Creek Road is a great spot to find creek-side campsites. There are a half dozen sites scattered along this 7-mile route. Some are just off of the road, and a few are further off the track. You'll encounter several water crossings as well. Most are relatively short, but a couple on the nort...
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Mill Creek Road is a well-maintained Forest Service road consisting primarily of hard-packed gravel and is free of major obstacles along the accessible portion of the route. This road previously served as a connecting route to the Lignite Mines area; however, recent trail damage has resulted in the ...
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A beautiful drive, and one stretch of Cove Creek Road even takes on the character of a western shelf road, skimming along the hillside with year‑round, stunning views. A few sections tighten up, but there’s still enough space for oncoming vehicles, making it a scenic and comfortable route for anyone...
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Rattlesnake Trail is a 0.5-mile ATV trail that provides smooth, easy access from the large Rattlesnake Trailhead parking lot off State Highway 130 to the South Pedlar loop. It features large water bars and fast, flowy riding with rocks pushed to the sides. The trail winds through a scenic forest dom...
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Lone Mountain Trail is a 1.8-mile easy connector that cuts across the South Pedlar ATV loop, allowing riders to create shorter route options. The trail winds gradually through a beautiful forest dominated by eastern hardwoods, with tight corners and meandering curves that offer a more enclosed, inti...
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Terrapin Trail is a short, 0.6-mile connector linking the South Pedlar Trailhead parking area off State Highway 130 to the main South Pedlar loop. This easy, smooth trail is very wide with no obstacles, consistent with the rest of the trail system. It features the same hard-packed surface, scattered...
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A beautiful drive, and one stretch of Cove Creek Road even takes on the character of a western shelf road, skimming along the hillside with year‑round, stunning views. A few sections tighten up, but there’s still enough space for oncoming vehicles, making it a scenic and comfortable route for anyone...
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Cow Camp Road is an inviting mountain route in the George Washington National Forest that offers offroaders of all skill levels a gentle climb through scenic hardwood forests and quick access to famous Blue Ridge hiking trails. Spanning approximately 3.4 miles, this unpaved forest road ascends the s...
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Hog Camp Road is a scenic 5.8-mile mountain route through the George Washington National Forest, perfect for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, high-clearance SUVs, and SxSs looking for high-elevation access. Climbing over 1,200 feet from a minimum elevation of 2,465 feet up to a peak of 3,505 feet, t...
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The main road through Kairos starts on Shumate Falls Road as a paved road with a really steep grade. It's a bit tight and windy in the beginning, but still manageable for RVs, you just might want to use low range if pulling a large RV during the steep grade. It turns into gravel after you start pass...
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